Aromatic and Spicy Plants in Cyprus. From Antiquity to the Present Day (Hardcover)

Description

The book describes 206 woody, bushy, semi-busy and herbaceous plants (189 species, 26 subspecies and a hybrid). These plants all contain or exude essential oils and other substances, or can be used as spices to provide flavour, taste and aromas to food and other substances. Apart from their descriptions, where available, evidence and information is given on their nomenclature, ecology and propagation in Cyprus and overseas.